Alin Mango

In everyday language, most people simply refer to the banana’s scientific name as Musa. But botanists prefer to be precise. For example, the Cavendish banana, the one you commonly buy in supermarkets worldwide, belongs to Musa acuminata (AAA group). Plantains, which are starchier, usually belong to Musa paradisiaca. So, the best answer is: the scientific name of banana is Musa spp., depending on the variety.